Get To Know Us! Meet Our Server, Brianna

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our talented staff. We are pleased to introduce you to our server, Brianna G! Q: How long have you worked at The Oyster Bar? A: About 3 years. Q: What do you enjoy about working at The Oyster Bar? A: My coworkers. I [also] moved to Seattle … Read more

Explore The Geology Of The Chuckanut Formation

Forged during the Eocene Epoch approximately 50 million years ago, the Chuckanut Formation is composed of layers of sedimentary rock that reveal the area’s former climate and geological environment. According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Exploring Expedition began studying fossil specimens collected from the formation during the mid-19th century. The … Read more

Winespectator.com: Spotlight on The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive

Thanks to Wine Spectator for their spotlight on the Oyster Bar!

“Nestled on the shore of Washington’s Samish Bay, not far from the U.S.-Canada border, is longtime Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner the Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive. Holding its Best of Award of Excellence since 1985, the Oyster Bar attracts diners from both countries. The Bow, Wash., restaurant offers regional seafood-focused cuisine by chef Justin Gordon with dishes like local chanterelles with warm goat cheese, balsamic charred tomatoes, roasted garlic and crostini; cedar roasted salmon; and cioppino, a saffron-based fish stew…..”

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On The Menu: Fresh Idaho Rainbow Trout Stuffed With Locally-Foraged Chanterelle Mushrooms

We’re serving one of our favorite dishes this fall — fresh Idaho rainbow trout stuffed with scallops, locally-foraged chanterelle mushrooms, spinach and basil served with a grilled herb puree.

Rainbow trout carry a mild, nut-like flavor and are the ideal palette for our creative culinary team. The meat is tender and flakey and pairs well with flavors that bring out its delicate taste.

Our fish is sourced from Idaho, which produces more than 70% of the nation’s supply of rainbow trout. The state’s system of aquifers and springs make it an ideal location to raise fish.

To add dimension to the dish, we incorporated locally-foraged chanterelle mushrooms. In the fall, these golden-topped mushrooms can be found growing on the roots of forest trees.

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Chuckanut Drive in the Fall

The historic Chuckanut Drive is beautiful no matter what time of year you take your car down its winding path, but in the Fall, the wonder of the scenic highway becomes even more magic.

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Things to Do Around Bow-Edison

Nestled at the end of the beautiful Chuckanut Drive are the small flourishing towns of Bow-Edison. Over the last few years, the area has slowly transformed into a foodie paradise. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find new, delicious dishes to try, usually incorporating elements gathered from the local farms. It’s well worth a day trip out … Read more

Elkhorn Oysters

Grown in Willapa Bay on the Washington coast, the Elkhorn Oysters have a firm meat with a high brininess and sweet flavor. This rustic-looking oyster spend part of everyday in the open air as the tide recedes. Their hard sturdy shells and barnacles protect them from predators and rough tides. You put your work in … Read more